HORSES Pros & Cons Of Sweet Feed By Emily Fought | August 26, 2022 Photo by: Farmer's Cooperative Association, Inc Share Oftentimes, forage like grass and hay are not enough for your horse's diet. Sweet feeds and pellets are introduced for extra minerals and vitamins. Known as concentrates, these grains address deficiencies, boost performance horses, and support pregnant mares. They do come with some drawbacks though. It's important you know the pros and cons! Pros of Sweet Feed Great source of energy, fats, and proteinEven picky horses usually like the taste of sweet feedIt's convenient- easy to feed and readily available at storesRelatively cheap to buyMakes it easier to give your horse supplements and medications Cons of This Food High in sugar and starch, which can be bad for your horse's glucose levelsMany horses get too energetic or "hot"Molasses can mold and spoil over timeHigher risk of laminitis on itSome researchers suggest it can lead to obesity and nail problems There are many concentrates on the market. You'll need to talk with your equine nutritionist and evaluate your horse, in order to make the best decision of which one to feed. Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. HORSES | concentrates cons cowgirl diet horses minerals nutrition pros sweet feed vitamins